Would it be Constitutional to ban atheism?

[initforme]

Why would we ban atheism?

 

[Orangecat]

The Constitution may not allow us to establish a religion, but what if atheism was banned, and people were free to choose any religion they wanted?

You can’t make people believe in a god.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Why would we ban atheism?

I have no idea.

It is like banning Christianity. Who is going to tell and then make Jesus to go away?

 

[ThisIsMe]

The Constitution may not allow us to establish a religion, but what if atheism was banned, and people were free to choose any religion they wanted?

It would be unconstitutional. You have the right to worship and you have the right to not worship.

 

[toobfreak]

Science is discovered, not invented. Whether we, as Man, are aware of it or not, it still exists.

Actually, while it may appear that way, it isn't. Science is a tool that man creates as means of relating to and coping with the environment. Science only exists in the mind of man, it is not some independent thing out there, circling waiting for us to find it. What makes science work is that it is based on rational, logical processes instead of mere superstition.

There is a theory, one that I postulated informally (more like spitballing) years ago, that the expansion and contraction of the Universe is never-ending.

Actually, the theory of a forever expanding, contracting and repeating multiverse goes as far back as at least 5,000 years ago as detailed in the old vedic Srimad Bhagavatam written by the pre-Hindus. It was the basic upon which the concept of the Mahavishnu deity was based.

 

[Mac1958]

Why would we ban atheism?

And, since when can't people pick a religion?

Nonsensical thread.